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Rugs Recalled by Brumlow Mills Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at J.C. Penney

Reported: September 23, 2010 Initiated: September 23, 2010 #10757

Product Description

This recall involves "Zen design" polypropylene rugs in rust and sage colors. Zen rugs in other colors are not involved in this recall. Only rugs purchased from January 2010 through March 2010 are involved in this recall. Small Rugs Size Color 2'x3'3" Rust Sage 2'6"x3'10" Rust Sage 3'4"x5' Rust Sage 22"x60" Rust Sage Large Rugs Size Color 5'x8' Rust Sage 6' Sq Rust Sage 22"x108" Rust Sage 8'x10' Rust Sage

Reason for Recall

The large rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing the risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION."

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers with large rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a replacement or refund. Consumers with small rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a new label including warning information. The firm is contacting all known users.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves "Zen design" polypropylene rugs in rust and sage colors. Zen rugs in other colors are not involved in this recall. Only rugs purchased from January 2010 through March 2010 are involved in this recall. Small Rugs Size Color 2'x3'3" Rust Sage 2'6"x3'10" Rust Sage 3'4"x5' Rust Sage 22"x60" Rust Sage Large Rugs Size Color 5'x8' Rust Sage 6' Sq Rust Sage 22"x108" Rust Sage 8'x10' Rust Sage. Recalled by Brumlow Mills, of Calhoun, Ga.. Units affected: About 1,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The large rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards and could ignite, posing the risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: "FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION."
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers with large rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a replacement or refund. Consumers with small rugs should contact Brumlow Mills to obtain a new label including warning information. The firm is contacting all known users.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 23, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10757.